Earth's Rotation

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Earth rotating on its axis.

Front

What change can be seen on Earth in the time it takes for Earth to rotate once on its axis?

Back

Day becoming night.

Front

What is Earth's rotation?

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The spinning of Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete.

Front

How long does it take for Earth to complete one full rotation?

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24 hours.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

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An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole around which Earth rotates.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun.

Front

How does Earth's rotation affect the apparent movement of the Sun?

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It causes the Sun to appear to rise in the east and set in the west.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for Earth to rotate once on its axis?

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A day.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on tides?

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It contributes to the changing tides due to the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun.

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's tilt during its rotation?

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It causes the seasons as different parts of Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight.